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Tom Stanten earned his associate's degree in HVAC technology from the New England Institute of Technology, his bachelor's degree in business, communication, and behavioral science from the New York Institute of Technology, and his master's degree in security management, emergency management, and public administration from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Tom Stanten is exactly the type of candidate needed to represent the men and women of Brooklyn. As a retired NYPD Detective, Tom dedicated his career to protecting New Yorkers and upholding the rule of law in one of the toughest environments in the nation. His service as a U.S. Navy veteran and K9 bomb detection handler further demonstrates his bravery and dedication.

New York Young Republican Club Endorses Tom Stanten for SD-26

Tom Stanten is exactly the type of candidate needed to represent the men and women of Brooklyn. As a retired NYPD Detective, Tom dedicated his career to protecting New Yorkers and upholding the rule of law in one of the toughest environments in the nation. His service as a U.S. Navy veteran and K9 bomb detection handler further demonstrates his bravery and dedication. His dedication has also stretched overseas while deploying aboard the USS Carl Vinson for critical counter-offensive operations in the Arabian Sea following the September 11 attacks.

Tom Stanten is a retired New York City Police Department detective. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and K9 bomb detection handler.

Endorsement: Tom Stanten for New York State Senate (SD-26)

Tom previously worked as a New York City Police Department detective and a K9 bomb detection handler. He served in the U.S. Navy.

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Tom Stanten's campaign for New York State Senate, District 26 is his first run for public office. 

2026 New York General Election

Supports lowering property taxes for Brooklyn homeowners.

- Supports lowering property taxes for Brooklyn homeowners.

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As of September 9, 2026, Tom Stanten’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to protect existing afterschool funding, restore cut school programs, and keep parents informed about "decisions that affect their children's education and care."

- Plans to protect existing afterschool funding, restore cut school programs, and keep parents informed about "decisions that affect their children's education and care."

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- Your state senator is involved in the legislative process at the state level as part of the New York State Senate, which consists of 63 members and serves as the upper house of the New York State Legislature, the state's lawmaking body. 
- State senators are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- State senators draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your state senator can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- State senators are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

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